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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.12, 1,914.30 and 351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.12, 1,914.30 and 351.64 is: 527.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.12 : 1,914.30 = 351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.12/1,914.30 = 351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.12x = 1,914.30 × 351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.12x = 673,144.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,144.45/1,276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.49

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